One of the questions I get asked every time I take a new role is, “How is this going to impact your patient care?” More specifically: “How will you feel about seeing fewer patients?”“Are you going to miss patient care?” And honestly, those are great questions. They come from a place of understanding just how central patient care is to why many of us entered medicine in the first place. It’s where we find connection, meaning, and the daily sense that what we do matters. So whe

This week, I’m gathered with family physicians from across the country. We’re here to talk about the needs of our specialty, to share...

Last week was one of those weeks that reminded me just how chaotic life can get. My husband was traveling, which meant it was just me and...

One of the hardest things I’ve had to manage — as both a physician and as a mom — is control. More specifically, learning how to let go...

Sometimes life lines up in a way that feels almost too good to be true. Flights run on time, connections are seamless, and an idea that...

I can’t count the number of times someone has looked at my calendar and asked, half in awe and half in concern: “But why are you doing so...

Have you ever been watching an old TV show and suddenly spotted a now-famous actor making a tiny appearance as a background character?...

Have you ever noticed that when your mind feels scattered, your environment often reflects that chaos back to you? Papers pile up on the...

As a busy physician, I talk a lot about what I do at work to make life more fulfilling and joyful. But the truth is, my happiness isn’t...

When “Go With the Flow” Becomes the Most Important Item on the Itinerary We’d been planning this family trip for over three years. My...

I used to be afraid of vacation. Not in the “I don’t want to go anywhere” kind of way—but in the “this is way more stressful than it’s...

As my birthday approaches, I find myself in that familiar place—reflecting on the year behind me and looking toward what’s ahead....

Honoring Self-Compassion Day as healthcare professionals in uncertain times In medicine, we’re often taught to push through. To...

As a physician and as a quiet, serious woman, I’ve heard the words “You should smile more”  more times than I can count. At first glance,...

One of the hardest—and most freeing—things I’ve had to learn over the years is this: it’s not  all about me. That might sound obvious,...

Last week, we explored the reflective process of asking yourself, “I s this job really right for me? ”  Once you’ve done that honest work...

Whether you're a medical learner preparing for your first job, considering a promotion, or wondering if you should stay where you are,...

(Even When the Advice Was Sound All Along) There are so many things in life we’re warned about—advice we’re given, sometimes over and...

Is It Time to Make a Career Change? There have been several moments in my life when I considered making a career move. And in most of...

This time of year always carries a sense of momentum. Graduation gowns. Farewell speeches. White coat ceremonies. Goodbye emails. New...